Disqus Comment System Vulnerabilities
The Disqus Comment System WordPress plugin has 2 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on June 20, 2014. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View Disqus Comment System on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on June 20, 2014.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run Disqus Comment System if it is updated to the latest patched release. This plugin has a history of 1 critical, potentially exploitable vulnerability. If you already use it, update immediately — or consider a safer alternative.
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Known Disqus Comment System vulnerabilities
- critical
Disqus Comment System < 2.76 - Remote Code Execution
Affected versions: <2.76Disclosed June 20, 2014 - high
Disqus Comment System < 2.68 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <2.68Disclosed December 11, 2011
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep Disqus Comment System on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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